March 26, 2015, 4:41AM

If the city checks off on final inspection, the Commons Brewery will be open for business this afternoon, Thursday March 26, at its new location on the corner of Southeast Belmont Street and Seventh Avenue. Full story »

November 01, 2012, 3:02PM

Steve Jones caught 50 passes and six touchdowns as a wide receiver from quarterback Terry Summerfield when the friends played for the Vikings in 1984. Jones now coaches Glencoe and Summerfield coaches Barlow. Full story »

April 04, 2012, 7:39AM

At 5.3 percent and 19 IBU, Biere de Garde promises to be an eminently drinkable, malt-forward beer. Try the latest from the Commons tonight at Cheese Bar, where brewer Sean Burke will also be spinning some of his favorite country songs at 7 p.m. Full story »

February 27, 2012, 4:05PM

Increasingly, instead of a chef creating a menu, then asking the brewer to come up with pairings, or vice versa, chefs and brewers are doing everything from planning menus over beers to brewing -- together.

December 27, 2011, 5:40AM

Those who choose to stay close to home and hearth for New Year's Eve still like to celebrate. And there's no meal that's more of a party than fondue. Grant Butler talks to two local experts about what makes a great fondue, and shares three recipes: a classic, a version made with a béchamel sauce, and a chocolate fondue for dessert. Full story »

August 23, 2011, 8:31AM

With the Tide Football Camp under his belt and his first regular season game as Glencoe’s head coach looming, Steve Jones looked like he’d just come from a day spa. Eased back in his office chair and cracking sunflower seeds on Friday afternoon, Jones described his first week with his players with a huge grin on his face. “We’ve... Full story »

March 17, 2010, 3:04PM

January 20, 2010, 12:57PM

Steve's Cheese, a prominent retail cheese shop, plans to relocate from Northwest Portland and reopen as the Cheese Bar on Southeast Belmont in March, with a retail counter and a sit-down menu driven by artisan cheeses and craft beers. Full story »

April 14, 2009, 12:03AM

IN THE MIX Bob's Red Mill, that purveyor of legumes, grains and alternative flours in Milwaukie, is a great resource. But if you've ever wondered what the heck to do with things like green pea flour or millet flour, worry no more. Now there's an intriguing new book, "The Power of Flour: Cooking With Non-traditional Flours" (Frank Amato Publications, $19.95,... Full story »